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#1725 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Birches Elementary School
Elementary School · Washington Township School District · Turnersville, NJ
A Washington Township School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
416 WESTMINSTER BLVD, Turnersville, NJ 08012
- Math 58% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Birches Elementary School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 32 points since 2021, reaching 63% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Birches Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,497
Median home value
$268,500
Median rent
$1,589/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
67.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Whitman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 557 | Compare → |
| Bells Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| The Goddard SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.4 mi | 14 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Washington Township School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $24,944NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Birches Elementary School is listed in Washington Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Birches Elementary School
Birches Elementary School is a public elementary school in Turnersville, NJ, part of Washington Township School District, serving approximately 453 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,725 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Birches Elementary School
What grades does Birches Elementary School serve?
Birches Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Birches Elementary School?
Birches Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 453 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birches Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Birches Elementary School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Birches Elementary School rank in NJ?
Birches Elementary School ranks #1,725 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Birches Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Birches Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Birches Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Birches Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Birches Elementary School a charter school?
No, Birches Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Birches Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Birches Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Birches Elementary School?
16.1% of students at Birches Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 453
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gloucester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (856) 232-1290
- Area population (ZIP 08012)
- 40,830
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08012; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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